A RECORD number of international students are to come to UK universities this year to take advantage of the post-Brexit cheaper fees.

The company Western Union Business Solutions (WUBS), which is a leader in global payment services, made the revelation tuition fees are up to a fifth cheaper than they were last year for some students.

The latest UCAS figures reveal that more EU students are studying in the UK this year than ever before, with nearly 27,000 starting in September, a new record for the UK.

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UK unis may be more appealing because of cheaper fees

It is also good news for universities here as the UK has been one of the most expensive places to study in the world but now it is significantly cheaper than it has been for years

Tony Crivelli

UK and European Managing Director at Western Union Business Solutions, Tony Crivelli, said: “Studying abroad is not cheap, yet for students coming into the UK from overseas the cost of tuition is much cheaper than it has been for a year due to the relative weakness of the pound.

“This is great news for international students and means that they can get a world-class degree from a UK university for a much lower price.”

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UK universities will now be more appealing for international students who are competing against educational centres in the US, Europe and Australia.

Besides the tuition costs being cheaper, cash-strapped students will also find it cheaper to live in the UK as the costs of food and accommodation is cheaper than before the Brexit vote.

Mr Crivelli added: “It is also good news for universities here as the UK has been one of the most expensive places to study in the world but now it is significantly cheaper than it has been for years.”